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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,357.80, 20,014.74 and 8,415.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,357.80, 20,014.74 and 8,415.18 is: 12,608.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,357.80 : 20,014.74 = 8,415.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,357.80/20,014.74 = 8,415.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,357.80x = 20,014.74 × 8,415.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,357.80x = 168,427,639.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,427,639.75/13,357.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,608.94

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